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Vendor Contract Problem — client won't pay for completed work

Started by TruckerRights_OH · Jun 10, 2024 · 1,295 views · 9 replies
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TruckerRights_OH OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

client won't pay for completed work. I've been dealing with this for about 5 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 22 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $108,000.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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help_me_renter_NY

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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anon_freelancer_2026

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the implied covenant of good faith. Your state may provide additional protections.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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NursePractitioner_LA

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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need_help_worker_NC

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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CryptoTrader_2023

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

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CryptoTrader_2023

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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worried_employee_help

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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need_help_parent_CA

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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